Don't panic Captain Mainwaring. Seriously, as MoriniMan said we must all be careful. I must apologise for scare mongering, actually all I said is correct, but for amputation to be needed you would have to sustain burn damage to the skin tissue. In other words, if a rubber/neoprene style seal, gaslet or other component were to burn and or melt at high temperatures, the chemical compounds in them change, and ONLY then do they become dangerous. As long as you do not touch a component that is still burning or melting which results in skin/tissue damage then you should be fine. The bulletin did stress that fumes should not be inhaled, and parts should only be handled with gloved hands. In your case, you have nothing to concern yourself over, but it has served to remind us all that we are working with all sorts of chemicals and components that require respect and more importantly awareness of the risks involved.
Rocker
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